Description

Job Description

Job title:

Clinical Mentor – PEN-PLUS Clinic

Work Location:

Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Clinical

Reports to:

NCD/PENPLUS lead, PIH Sierra Leone

Line Management

No

Duration of Contract

12 months with possibility of Extension.

Requisition #

Application Status

External Advert

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

Partners In Health (PIH) Sierra Leone is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Clinical Mentor to support the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality care in the PEN-PLUS clinic at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH). The Clinical Mentor will serve as a technical leader and educator, mentoring mid-level clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex NCD (Non-Communicable Disease) cases. The role also involves coordination of clinical activities, quality improvement, patient follow-up, and support for operational research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentorship & Clinical Supervision
  • Provide regular, hands-on mentorship to mid-level clinicians (e.g., CHOs, nurses) in the PEN-PLUS clinic.
  • Support clinical case reviews, clinical reasoning development, and evidence-based management practices.
  • Clinical Coordination
    • Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the PEN-PLUS clinic in collaboration with hospital and PIH staff.
    • Ensure patient flow, case triage, and appropriate documentation and reporting and availability of equipment, consumables, and medications.
    • Capacity Building
      • Lead training sessions, bedside teaching, and case-based discussions to strengthen the clinical capacity of the team.
      • Develop clinical tools and guidelines tailored to PEN-PLUS services.
      • Complex Case Management
        • Provide direct clinical care for patients with complex and advanced NCDs, including type 1 diabetes, sickle cell disease, rheumatic heart disease, etc.
        • Lead follow-up care and coordination for PEN-PLUS patients admitted for emergency care.
        • Quality Improvement & Research
          • Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening clinical service delivery.
          • Collaborate in operational research activities, including data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation as appropriate.

            Education and Work Experience Requirements:

            • A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in Human Resources
            • Medical Doctor (MBChB/MD or equivalent).
            • Completed a medical internship program.
            • Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in an NCD or PEN-PLUS clinic setting.
            • Strong knowledge of PEN-PLUS protocols and experience with chronic disease management in resource-limited settings.

              Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

              Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those, we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

              The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organization’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

              As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.

              Social Justice

              We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the centre of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

              Method of Application.

              Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday, 23rd June, 2025.